I was unaware that Death Valley mesquite is under stress from invasive species and lack of water. I learned about the issue while eating my first ever Indian Taco at the Timbisha Shoshone Tribal Cafe and noticed a poster on the subject on the wall. The Mesquite Traditional Use Pilot Project is attempting to solve this problem. For more information and background: http://mojavedesert.net/timbisha-shoshone/

Here is a short 1:30 duration video capturing my experience inside and outside of the Tribal HQ this June and at earlier times.

This is an older post, but... Mesquite under stress. That explains something. Last spring Laura and I visited a small box canyon north of Redwall, which, on Google Maps, showed as a green oasis. But when we got into the canyon, nearly all the mesquite were dead. I wondered what had happened.

I love their tacos and prefer to give my business to the native Timbisha, not Xanterra. What's in it? It's a Mexican taco minus the shell/tortilla and instead piled on scrumptious Indian fry bread. Go now!